Uterine Anatomic Defects

Almost 5% of female infertility is caused by uterine anatomic defects.

Congenital defects are those that are related to incomplete forming of the inside of the uterus during the embryonic period, like unicornuate, bicornuate and septate uterus.

1. Normal uterus

2. Bicornuate uterus

3. Unicornuate uterus

Acquired defects are the ones that develop during a woman’s lifetime, like, fibroids, polyps and intrauterine adhesions.

Functional and anatomical defects may prevent pregnancy and its normal continuation. When uterine defects are encountered after an HSG is performed, in a woman suffering from abnormal bleeding or abortion, further testing is mandatory.